Talent Acquisition Manager

Keeleyconstruction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

You will lead full-cycle recruiting, from planning and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding, travel to career fairs as needed, and collaborate with marketing to enhance employer branding in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology or related field with at least seven years of experience.
• Strong construction recruitment experience preferred.
• Proven ability to partner with executives and field leaders to fill complex roles in a competitive labor market.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate workforce needs into talent strategies.
• Excellent time management and initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to hiring leaders across field operations, project management, estimating, and corporate functions.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting from workforce planning and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines of technical and professional talent.
• Analyze labor market data and workforce trends to advise leadership on hiring challenges, compensation, and solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to strengthen employer branding and showcase our people-first culture.
• Track recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness and drive continuous optimization.
• Support and attend career fairs and industry events to promote the company’s brand, with travel as needed.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem-solving

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

We are looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor to operations and business leaders across our construction divisions—helping to attract, engage, and hire top talent that drives our projects and culture forward. This position is ideal for someone who understands the nuances of the construction industry and thrives on developing innovative workforce strategies that meet both immediate and long-term business needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring leaders, aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives across field operations, project management, estimating, and corporate functions.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts — from workforce planning and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding — ensuring a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines of technical and professional talent.
• Analyze labor market data and workforce trends to advise leadership on hiring challenges, competitive compensation, and creative solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to strengthen employer branding, showcasing our people-first culture and career opportunities within construction.
• Track key recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous optimization.
• Support and attend career fairs and industry events to promote the company’s brand and attract talent, with a willingness to travel as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related degree, plus a minimum of seven years of work experience.
• Strong construction recruitment experience, preferred.
• Proven success partnering with executives and field leaders to fill complex roles in a competitive labor market.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate workforce needs into actionable talent strategies.
• Strong follow-through skills to effectively manage all responsibilities and partnerships with internal and external teams.
• Excellent time management & initiative skillset to get job done effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly verbally and in writing.
• Strong and innovative problem‑solving skills and the ability to make quick effective decisions.
• Advanced PC skills with experience in Microsoft office products.

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